NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police is continuing to prioritize road safety as we respond to increasing in incidents of excessive speeding.
Thirty drivers were charged and had their vehicles impounded over the long weekend after they were caught driving 50 km/h or more over the speed limit. COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in a reduction in traffic on our roads and overall, we have seen a decrease in traffic violations.
Unfortunately, the empty streets have brought on in increase in stunt driving charges related to extremely dangerous and excessive speeds. York Regional Police is making stunt driving offences a high priority to ensure the safety of our streets for those people who are driving to work or going out for essential items.
Anyone caught driving more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit can expect to be charged, have their vehicle towed and licence suspended.
Citizens are encouraged to report unsafe driving, either by 911 if the incident appears to be a potential life-threatening emergency or by reporting the incident through our Road Watch program at https://onlinereporting.yrp.ca/RoadWatch.html
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